Central PA
How A Thriving Culture Can Help Businesses Navigate Through Changing Markets
Marc Kurowski / President & CEO of K&W Engineers, Owner of Historic King Mansion
Marc currently serves as the CEO and President of K&W Engineers. Founded in 2005, K&W is a full-service site design firm comprised of civil engineers, landscape architects, planners and land surveyors. They transform communities by designing great places where people live, work, learn, and play. Their work spans athletic facilities, schools, universities, healthcare, residential, civic, and commercial sites.
Finding the Best Media Strategy for Your Business – Maureen Williams
Maureen Williams / Monarch Media Solutions, LLC
With over twenty years in the media industry Maureen loves creating effective and efficient media plans to help clients grow their business. She digs deeply into the analytics and research to find the best media mix that matches the client’s goals and will drives results. read more…
Should You Buy or Lease A Car? (Ford)
Rob Ruth / President of Bob Ruth Ford
Rob Ruth is an experienced owner with a demonstrated history of working in the automotive industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales, Automotive Repair, and Strategic Planning. Strong operations professional with a bachelor’s degree focused in Business Administration and Management, General from Clemson University read more…
How Much Is a Duck Donut Franchise?
Russ DiGilio & Betsy Hamm / CEO & COO of Duck Donuts Franchising Company
Russ DiGilio is the founder and CEO of Duck Donuts Franchising Company, one of the United States’s fastest-growing donut franchises, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Hebegan his donut venture in 2006 in hopes of solving a family vacation problem: “Our family wanted a place to buy warm, delicious, and made-to-order donuts in the Outer Banks, and when we couldn’t find one, we decided to start our own.” read more…
Are the Freshest Vegetables and Fruits from Farmers Markets?
Greg Katshir / Co-Owner and Operator of the West Shore Farmers Market
Mr. Katshir is an attorney with a sole practice in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. Mr. Katshir and his wife, Tracy, are the owners and operators of the West Shore Farmers Market. Mr. Katshir received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law. Mr. Katshir has served in numerous capacities in both the Cumberland County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations including Chair of the Cumberland County Young Lawyers Division, member, Secretary and Vice President of the Cumberland County Bar Association Board of Directors, Chair of the Cumberland County Bar Foundation and Representative to the Pennsylvania Bar Association House of Delegates. read more…
Central PA Episode #62 – Corrie Leister – Owner & Artist at Inspired By U
Corrie Leister / Owner & Artist at Inspired By U
Hi, I’m Corrie! Taking old, abandoned, broken, and run-down things and making them beautiful again is my passion. My path is not the way I had envisioned it when I was younger. It’s been one long, winding road that has brought me my deepest sorrows and greatest joys. Through it all, I can see God’s hand working to bring me to this place where I’m able to do what I love and help others in the process. read more…
Central PA Episode #61 – Mark and Karen Ackley: Local Owners of Next Door Photo – Susquehanna Valley
Mark & Karen Ackley / Local Owners of Next Door Photo – Susquehanna Valley
Mark and Karen Ackley are the local owners of Next Door Photos – Susquehanna Valley. Next Door Photos (NDP) is a real estate photography company that empowers realtors, business owners, and home builders with visual marketing solutions (floorplans, 3D tours, virtual walk-throughs, etc) read more…
Central PA Episode #60 – George Book, Jr. – President and CEO of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce
George Book Jr. / President and CEO of the West Shore Chamber of Commerce
George grew up in South Central PA just outside of Chambersburg. He attended Messiah College and graduated with an undergraduate degree in Psychology. Following graduation, he went to work for a financial institution and was there for 15 years before becoming the President and CEO for the West Shore Chamber of Commerce in 2012. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Strategic Leadership from Messiah College. read more…
Central PA Special Edition #23 – In the Crosshairs of Corona with Ted Mowery
Ted Mowery / Founder of Gunn-Mowery
Ted, along with his father the late Senator Hal Mowery, founded the agency in 1985. A few years later, Ted founded Gaughen Insurance, in collaboration with Jack Gaughen Realtor, to bring personal insurance products and solutions to their customers. He is also a partner of Gunn-Mowery Properties, LLC, a real estate holding company. read more…
Central PA Special Edition #22 – In the Crosshairs of Corona with Greg Drake
Greg Drake / CEO of 360 Tour Designs Franchising
For 20 years, Greg was on the executive team of a local restaurant chain, where his focus was on restaurant real estate, construction and design. He loved it, but the burning desire to own his own business wouldn’t go away, so after over a year of searching, he bought into the 360 family in April 2015. Since joining the team, Greg has played a major role in expanding the company by scaling from 4 to 18 locations throughout the US as well as bringing in a multitude of clients and nurturing them with our personal touch. read more…
Central PA Special Edition #21 – In the Crosshairs of Corona with Corrie Leister
Corrie Leister / Owner & Artist at Inspired by U
Hi, I’m Corrie! Taking old, abandoned, broken, and run-down things and making them beautiful again is my passion. My path is not the way I had envisioned it when I was younger. It’s been one long, winding road that has brought me my deepest sorrows and greatest joys. Through it all, I can see God’s hand working to bring me to this place where I’m able to do what I love and help others in the process. read more…